To highlight the effects of plastic pollution across the world and to encourage plastic reduction, Reuse and Recycling.
We researched the use of plastic in the local community, writing and challenging local businesses to reduce packaging on products. We were proactive in the community; litter picking and promoting our message. The topic culminated in the Trashion Show, where children reused plastic to create an item of clothing and model down the catwalk sharing our Eco topic’s learning journey and Eco videos.
The Environmental survey highlighted the amount of litter in the local community – especially plastic. The Eco committee wanted to target the use of plastic being used in school. Year 5 and 6 decided to develop this target further in our Autumn topic: Plastic not Fantastic.
The school now has plastic waste bins. Children are more aware of the damage that plastic has caused in the world. Through student voice, children want to continue to implement Eco actions plans to ensure we go further.
Our community loved our Trashion Show event. We celebrated with our parents, the Secondary school and on social Media.
Parents feedback to the event was extremely positive. They were proud of their children and they took and important message home.
I was shocked at the extent of the damage in the world…the children were fantastic! Year 6 Parent
Year 6 Parent
This was my favourite topic so far. I love my outfit, I would wear it out with my friends. Year 5 child
Year 5 child
I was proud of our children. They became environmentally aware, taking on responsibility for the Eco issues and passionately wanting to make a change in our community. This is exactly how we need our young people to be! Mr Cleverley
Mr Cleverley
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